Disclaimer:

I DO NOT own this series. That goes to the wonderful Rick Riordan and Hyperion Books. I am just borrowing the story and characters. I will say that the story lines will be written down because it makes it much easier to follow along and know the current placement, especially if it has been a while since reading the book. Also, this is not beta'd so there will most likely be a few mistakes, feel free to let me know. Enjoy!

Oh, this is also only my second story ever so please be gentle. I've been really enjoying getting to share how I would imagine characters would react to their tales and I hope to continue to do so.

Book

'thoughts'

"speech"

Okay so here's our next break! Sorry this took so long to get uploaded, the internet at my apartment building crapped out on us for some reason so I have to find time to go onto campus to work on the chapters. Welp, on with the story, enjoy!

Interlude II

"Stormbringer? That brings up a standout memory for me." Connor nudged Percy.

"Let's not talk about that just yet man."

"Hey, you ever do anything that falls into 'Earthshaker', Prissy?" Clarisse questions.

"Um, I honestly have no idea." Percy answers looking to Annabeth for help. Unfortunately, she just shakes her head; she can't remember a time if he ever did.

"Well, we all know he can talk to horses." The daughter of Athena offers.

"That one freaked me out the most, honestly. Suddenly hearing someone else talking to you in your head? Talk about a surprise." Percy said, "Didn't help that it happened when we were in a tight spot."

"Huh?" Grover looked over confused.

"Vegas."

"Oh, right."

On the other side of the room the gods were sitting around each other taking in all that they had heard so far from the story. Some were intrigued, others didn't care, some were worried, the others just didn't care. It wasn't hard to tell who thought what just looking at the immortals.

Finally, it was Hades who was the one to break the silence.

"You know, you have always had a flare for dramatic entrances brother-mine." The Silent One states, "It makes sense that you would wait for the perfect time to claim the boy."

"Oh hush, at least I'm not as dramatic as this one." Poseidon snarks waving a hand in Zeus' direction.

At that the smell of ozone intensified and crackling could be heard from the sparks appearing on the god's hands.

"Oh, let it go brother, you're just proving his point." Hestia placated the Lightning God.

"Hmph. Well, I have to say that boy of yours is too powerful, Poseidon! He needs to be contained!" the god boomed.

The ground quaked some as the Earthshaker grew angry, "You shall leave my son alone! I have never, never done anything to your children, demigod or otherwise, so stay away from mine! I have no ideas as to why my son is as powerful and capable as he is, but there must be a reason. Afterall the Fates brought us here to listen to his story."

As he talked the rumbling had seized, but the look in his eyes intimidated his brother more. It seemed that maybe Zeus was starting to use his brain and think. However, everyone knew it would take quite a while for the Sky God to fully accept the Fates' reasons.

Hestia jumped in between the pair and was quick to break up the fight.

"Why don't we table all these thoughts for later and join the others? I'm sure some of us gods would like to interact with them." The Hearth Goddess said.

Reluctantly nodding the brothers separated and joined those who had set out to look for the rest of the group. They surprisingly found them in the kitchen where upon entrance they found the children either watching or helping Sally make cookies. Those watching were all laughing at Percy who was being playfully scolded for eating the dough when his mother wasn't looking. He had clearly been caught considering how he had the bowl in his hand and a spoon stuck in his mouth, eyes wide.

"C'mon mom, you know I can't help it!" Percy whined.

"Well, I need the dough to make enough for everyone Percy!" Sally said laughing. "You know there's already some finished baking."

She motioned to the counter where a plate piled high with blue cookies was present.

"Yeah, but the dough is the best part!"

"He does speak the truth, Sally." Thalia said snagging her own spoonful out of the bowl.

"Hey!" Percy cried clutching the bowl to his chest turning sideways.

"This is true." Nico agreed from Percy's other side scooping some as well.

"Hey!"

"Share, Seaweed Brain!" Annabeth yelled snatching the bowl out of her boyfriend's hands.

"Annabeth!"

Sally could help but laugh along with the rest of the group as the four fought over possession of the cookie dough.

Hestia was glowing at the scene; this is what the gods need a touch of. This group was a family, that much was obvious.

Poseidon had entered the room and was basking in the happy energy of the room. While the group had been watching the four tussle he had zoned in on the plate of cookies and snagged one. Taking a large bite, he groaned loudly causing everyone to look at him.

"What?" he muttered, "I missed these!"

Percy was quick to run over and snag his own cookie, joining his father. The duo couldn't have looked more alike as they had the exact same face of delight.

Like a wave, the campers reigned in on the treats, thankfully leaving some for the gods as well. Of course, the other gods just had to see what all the fuss was about and grabbed some for themselves.

"Oh, this is almost as fantastic as ambrosia." Apollo sighed.

"If I could live off these alone I totally would." Hermes said dazed.

"Ah, I can understand the boy's reasoning now. These are delightful." Artemis complemented.

Additional murmurs of praise rang out from the rest of the gods, even those who had so far been less than friendly to the mortals.

Sally stood deeply flushing at all the complements; Afterall, it wasn't every day you heard multiple gods think so highly of something.

Eventually, and much to the dismay of everybody, the cookies were finished, and the group had relocated back to the room.

"Okay, so we can read a few more chapters before calling it a day." Hestia beamed still high off of the positive feelings in the room, "Now, who would like to read next?"

Surprisingly, it was Hephaestus who reached for the book.

"I will Aunt Hestia." The God of Fire said opening to the next section. He was intrigued to see what would happen next, it seemed pretty interesting so far. And maybe these children really would change things.

AN: And there's the chapter. Thank you guys for waiting, I'm sorry again about the wait. My apartment management is getting the internet issues fixed this week so hopefully I'll be able to return to working whenever.

As always feel free to review or reach out to me via PM, I welcome it. See y'all next time!